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Burned out, stuck in your head, and still trying to lead like everything’s fine?

In this episode of Listen then Speak, I sit down with entrepreneur and biohacker Chaz Horn to talk about what it actually looks like to stress less without lowering the bar. We get into the mindset shifts ...

On this week’s Listen Then Speak, Jahmaal sits down with business coach Justin Janowski for a conversation that goes past surface-level advice and into what actually makes sales, pricing, and strategy feel clean and effective.

Justin is the founder of Faith2Influence, and began his entrepreneurial journey just like many others, with uncertainty and fear, but also with a strong desire to build a faith-driven, impactful, and financia...

We Did It - 1 MILLION Downloads!!!

In this milestone episode, Jahmaal pauses to reflect, express gratitude, and honor the journey that turned a simple practice of listening into a global movement.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

- How Listen Then Speak began with Jahmaal walking through the woods—long before a microphone or audience

- How the podcast evolved into a globally trusted brand serving leade...

For some people, helping others reach financial stability and freedom – is just a job.

For Bill Walters, it’s personal.

Before becoming a financial guru, Bill spent six years caring for his mother during her battle with dementia. He also raised a daughter with emotional, medical, and psychological needs. These experiences taught him firsthand how unpredictable life can be and how important it is to plan ahead with wisdom and care.

Tod...

Our personal lives and professional lives. Two areas typically kept completely separate, never to see one another.

In reality, who we are, what we’ve been through and what we “do” for a living are all inextricably linked. 

Failure informs what we do in the future. Adversity helps build us stronger. Mistakes are what make us.. well, human.

These aren’t things to be ignored, but experiences to be embraced for the true growth potential t...

As we close out 2025, Jahmaal Marshall reflects on a powerful year of growth, leadership, and transformation within the Listen Then Speak community.

In this episode, Jahmaal explores the often-overlooked reality of high-functioning burnout, especially among senior leaders, high performers, and business owners who appear successful on the outside but are silently carrying exhaustion, emotional overload, and unspoken resentment.

You’ll...

In a sea of hot-takes and fast “advice”, it can be difficult to understand what is really important when it comes to success in business but also in life.

…and that’s before we even get to the “how”.

This week’s guest has not only distilled what is really important, but also how you get there when it comes to leveling up your life, your career and really, everything in-between.

Tee Smith is a leadership trainer, wisdom teacher, and en...

Senior leaders, C-suite executives, and business owners are succeeding at unprecedented levels—yet many are silently battling stress, burnout, anxiety, and disordered boundaries.

In this powerful episode, Jahmaal Marshall speaks directly to high-performing leaders who feel exhausted behind the scenes and have normalized overwhelm as “the cost of success.”

This is not a conversation about productivity hacks or time management. It’s an...

 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. The “Always-Available Executive” Pattern

Why leaders feel compelled to stay on call 24/7 and the subconscious fear that drives it.

2. The High-Achiever Who Can’t Say No

How guilt-based decision-making leads to overcommitment and delayed growth.

3. The Hidden Burnout of Emotionally Compassionate Leaders

Why “carrying everyone’s pain” becomes a silent tax on mental h...

In this episode, we cover:

Why nurse burnout is rising nationwide

The emotional weight behind compassion fatigue

Why stress in nursing is often ignored or minimized

The danger of “I’m fine” culture

How to create emotional and professional boundaries without guilt

Tools nurses can use to reconnect to purpose and protect their mental health

How the Listen Then Speak method restores communication and healing in healthcare teams

We want to get...

With 28 years as an international professional speaker and corporate trainer, Precious L. Williams has methods to empower her clients to secure millions in pitch competition winnings, secure lucrative speaking engagements, and have helped countless Fortune 500 companies outperform their competition. From the poverty-stricken streets of St. Louis, Missouri, to the global stage of influence, Precious’ story of transformation is nothi...

As we step into a new season of conversations, insights, and growth, we want to hear from you directly. 

Who are our listeners? What challenges are you facing right now? And how can this podcast best serve you moving forward?

👉 To help us shape the future of Listen Then Speak, we’ve created a short, anonymous, and confidential listener survey. HERE

It only takes a few minutes, and your input will directly guide what comes next.

Than...

Evan Marks is a seasoned mental performance coach with over 25 years of Wall Street wisdom, previously serving as a Senior Consultant and Performance Advisor at The ReThink Group. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a background in Division 1 Lacrosse, Evan’s journey is a story of resilience, strategic thinking, and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. From tackling unpredictable markets to coachin...

Ted Phaeton is a husband, father, and dog dad with a passion for helping men unlock their full potential through productivity, time mastery, and leadership. An Emmy Award-winning Morning Meteorologist at Queen City News in Charlotte, NC, Ted understands the power of structure, discipline, and efficiency—waking up at ungodly hours has made him a master of time optimization and peak performance.

As the host of The Modern Man Podcast (...

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why AI is accelerating disconnection more than innovation

The real leadership gap emerging in today’s orgs

How to lead without losing yourself or your people

A powerful 3-part framework to lead through ambiguity

What to expect in the July 10th webinar with Mita Mallick 

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned

👥 Register for the Webinar: "Examining Leadership Amid AI-Driven Change"
📅 Date: Wednesday...

Jordan Mendoza is a sought-after sales and social media coach, podcast host, and author with a passion for helping individuals and brands elevate their presence and close deals. As the host of the popular podcast Blaze Your Own Trail, Jordan shares valuable insights from top-performing industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives, diving into the stories that shaped their success. His expertise in building authentic, high-impact ...

- What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why Mental Health Awareness Month still matters in 2025
2. Startling statistics around burnout and anxiety in the tech industry
3. The unique strengths and struggles of veterans in tech
4. How burnout impacts your identity, not just your energy
5. The difference between high-functioning and truly being well
6. How the Rewire Roadmap One-on One Session can help you realign mentally, emotionally, and spiritually

The true definition of burnout and how it manifests in tech careers

Key stats:

• 42% of tech workers are at high risk of burnout (Yerbo, 2023) (The stats are worse in 2025) 
• 2 in 5 engineers report poor or very poor mental health

- How anxiety shows up in digital workplaces — from imposter syndrome to fear of obsolescence

- The role of remote work in increasing isolation and stress

- Simple but powerful boundaries and recovery pra...

Adam Larkin is a motivational speaker, recovery advocate, serial entrepreneur, and the CEO of Gitt Apparel. Adam’s brand is on a mission to encourage people to live their best lives through adopting a healthy lifestyle. The Gitt philosophy’s core principle is to get up and do something different. As a New York native, Adam launched Gitt Apparel in NYC. Today, his powerhouse brand has expanded to 38 states and counting. 

When he’s no...